Chevrolet B7 1997
Model B7 made in 1997 by Chevrolet got 2 recalls as well as 12 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting. There was one recall concerning steering .
Model 1997
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V237000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 06/01/1996 to 04/30/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 3969 | 10/21/1998 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/29/1998 | 09/29/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: school buses equipped with power steering. some of these vehicles were assembled with an incorrect intermediate steering shaft. the overlap in the slip joint is insufficient allowing the steering shaft to separate. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could lead to loss of steering, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the steering shaft and, if necessary, replace the intermediate steering shaft. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin october 21, 1998. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contactchevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | ||||||||||||||||
| 99V057000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 04/01/1997 to 08/31/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 75 | 05/04/1999 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/23/1999 | 03/25/1999 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: school buses equipped with 6.0l gasoline engine, 10,000 lb. front axle, and power steering. the power steering fluid can leak as a result of a power steering fluid supply hose interference condition. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Eventually, all power steering assist would cease, resulting in a loss of steering control. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a new power steering hose and adapter. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began may 4, 1999.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 00064E | 09/01/2004 | 00064F | 10001594 | A failure of the electronic diesel fuel injection pump, leading to complaints of poor performance or fuel economy, hard/no starts, hesitation, and the service engine soon light illuminated. special policy adjustment 00064. *tt product | 06/09/2003 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| 990525004 | 10/01/1999 | 6089156 | Concerns with intermittent multifunction alarm activation. *tt | 01/14/2000 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| 990526001 | 11/01/1999 | 6088982 | Information regarding daytime running lights (drl) flicker condition. *tt | 01/12/2000 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||||
| 00064C | 09/01/2002 | 00064B | 635817 | A failure of the electronic diesel fuel injection pump, leaking to complaints of poor performance or fuel economy, hard / no starts, hesitation, as well as illumination of the service engine soon light. *tt | 11/01/2002 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE | |||||
| 666307 | 03/01/1997 | 52586 | Diesel engine - engine low power in cold weather (replace primary fuel filter). *tw | 12/20/1999 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 121000 | 10/12/2000 | 617668 | Information on fuel tank shields. *tt | 03/22/2001 | |
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 000731001 | 09/01/2000 | 6092588 | Experiencing noisy release bearing, slipping clutch or inoerative clutch. *tt | 12/29/2000 | |
| 667302 | 04/01/1997 | 52342 | Clutch slipping/high pedal effort (install clutch kit). *tw | 07/24/1997 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||||
| 020522005 | 09/01/2002 | 10000563 | Release of new rear brake pipe shields. *tt | 03/24/2003 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||||
| 000525004 | 12/01/2000 | 617728 | Some drivers may comment about the abs lamp illuminating. an abs diagnostic trouble code 0281 - brake switch circuit may have been set on those vehicles equipped with hydraulic brakes. the diagnostic trouble code will be stored in memor | 03/24/2001 | |
| STEERING | |||||
| 030232044 | 09/01/2004 | 030232044A | 10004297 | Effect of steering box limiter adjustment on turning radius and possibility of power steering system damage due to improper adjustment. various 1990-2004 models. *tt | 12/01/2003 |
| 98050 | 10/01/1998 | 615109 | Product recall campaign to inspect vehicles exhibiting a condition in which an incorrect intermediate steering shaft may have been installed. *tt | 12/28/2000 | |